Kim Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 This is out of my comfort zone and I don’t even know if I’m posting this in the right category,but I’m a bit concerned and needing advice. I know almost zilch about cars or in this case a van. In a couple of days I’m driving from central Arizona to Southern California - about 400 miles. I checked under the hood today for fluid levels (all good)and checked some of the hoses. This one in the picture felt “crackly” under the black tape when I very gently applied pressure with my forefinger and thumb. Rest of the hoses felt fine. After I checked the hoses today I drove about 5 miles doing errands and everything was fine. But with that crackly feeling hose, should I be worried? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beta Don Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Nothing to worry about. That's not a hose . It's a plastic cover for electrical wires. They make that crackly noise when they're brand new. Have a safe trip to California! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Oh for goodness sakes, of course it is. Makes perfect sense. Couldn't figure out why a hose would be right there! Thank you so much. Its a relief! California here I come. Thanks, Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beta Don Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Probably the most important thing to check before taking a trip is your tire pressure - All tires lose pressure over time and if you haven't checked them lately, it's very likely they are too low. The sticker on your drivers door jamb will tell you what the pressure should be. For a long trip on the freeway, I usually add 2 or 3 psi to the numbers listed there Don zalienz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Yes. I will. Thanks again.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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